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IFC 51 Lomachenko vs Kirby PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nevil Hawk (ranked 22420 p4p, 788 weight class) and Hennig Muller (ranked 23191 p4p, 751 weight class). Hawk comes to the cage accompanied by Ruleta. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nevil Hawk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hennig Muller !
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hawk takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hawk ducks under a wild hook from Muller .
Muller slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Muller lands with a nice body punch.
Muller moves into the clinch.
Hawk tries to circle away but Muller has him pinned against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Muller .
Hawk is trying to break the clinch but Muller has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hawk.
Muller cracks Hawk with a nice body shot.
Hawk can't break the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Muller .
Muller scores with a shot to the side of Hawk's head.
Muller lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hawk backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Muller drops Hawk onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Hawk is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Hawk is rocked!
Muller lands a big right hand that drops Hawk! The killer instinct kicks in and Muller finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Muller !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hennig Muller !
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Don Joe (ranked 4649 p4p, 561 weight class) and Bea Mason (ranked 3748 p4p, 480 weight class). Joe's entrance music is Johnny Cash - Big Iron. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Don Joe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bea Mason!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mason tries to keep at a distance but Joe has taken the fight into the clinch.
Joe jumps guard.
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Joe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Joe preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Joe utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Joe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mason tries to free his leg and advance position but Joe is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joe can't keep his opponent in guard - Mason advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Joe has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Mason is on him like a limpet, forcing Joe back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joe jumps guard but Mason stands there with Joe around his waist. Joe gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Joe stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Joe drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mason gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mason drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Joe prevents Mason from breaking the clinch.
Mason has Joe pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Joe manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Joe goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mason prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don Joe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mason has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Joe uses from the top position.
Mason has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Heart Cave (8 elites, 4 double-elites, 1 triple). Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mason looking for a sweep. Not yet Mason, not yet.
Joe looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Mason working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Joe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Joe manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Joe is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Joe stands up over Mason, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Joe stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Mason has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Joe manages to get his head free but now Mason has transitioned to an armbar! Joe grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Mason! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bea Mason!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Bea Mason waved his t-shirt featuring IniTech Nutrition 's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hercules Fortier (ranked 2201 p4p, 81 weight class) and Mike Murhaa (ranked 3652 p4p, 130 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hercules Fortier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Murhaa!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murhaa takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Fortier scores with a kick to the midsection.
Fortier lands a glancing blow to the side of Murhaa's head.
Murhaa misses the shot to the body.
Fortier misses with a kick to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Fortier misses the target.
Murhaa takes a swing at Fortier's ribcage but misses.
Murhaa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fortier changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Murhaa clinches up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fortier lands a shoulder strike.
A right hand to the body from Murhaa.
A nice right hand lands inside from Murhaa.
Murhaa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
It looks like Hercules Fortier has been cut.
Fortier goes for a takedown in the clinch but Murhaa prevents it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Murhaa.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Fortier.
A short left from Fortier.
Murhaa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fortier's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A left hand lands to the body for Fortier.
Murhaa misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murhaa.
Murhaa lands a right hand.
Fortier lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Murhaa.
Murhaa blocks a body shot from Fortier.
Murhaa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fortiers head.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Murhaa has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Fortier blocks an uppercut.
Murhaa misses with a punch to the body.
Fortier decides to pull guard.
Fortier wants to sweep but no luck.
Murhaa makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murhaa wants to control from the top but Fortier keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Murhaa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murhaa slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fortier wants to sweep but no luck.
Fortier controls Murhaa momentarily but Murhaa frees himself.
Murhaa looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Murhaa with a nice cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murhaa is looking to clinch but Fortier is avoiding it.
A cross from Murhaa lands.
Murhaa clinches with his opponent.
Fortier prevents a body shot from Murhaa.
Fortier tries to work over Murhaa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fortier throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A shot in the inside from Fortier.
Fortier blocking some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Fortier.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murhaa.
Murhaa misses with some punches.
Murhaa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murhaa pushes Fortier back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Murhaa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fortier lands with a right to the head.
Fortier lands a left hand that snaps the head of Murhaa backwards.
Fortier stalling the fight.
Murhaa throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murhaa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fortier lands a hook to the side of the head.
Murhaa struggles to land a body shot inside as Fortier controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murhaa.
Good body shot from Murhaa.
Murhaa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fortier backwards.
Murhaa misses with a punch on the inside.
Murhaa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fortier blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murhaa misses with the head strike.
Murhaa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Murhaa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fortier cracks Murhaa with a nice body shot.
Murhaa throws a head punch that misses.
Fortier throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fortier blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fortier.
A right handed body shot lands from Fortier.
Fortier tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mike Murhaa will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hercules Fortier's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Fortier lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Murhaa moves out of range of the body kick from Fortier.
Fortier looks to score with a jab to the body but Murhaa is just out of range.
Fortier throws a body shot but no joy.
Murhaa scores with a jab.
Murhaa throws a jab when Fortier was well out of range.
Fortier fires out a quick counter leg kick but Murhaa just manages to avoid it.
Fortier is looking to land body kicks.
Murhaa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right-left combo lands from Fortier.
It looks like Mike Murhaa has been cut.
Fortier misses with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murhaa swings for the body but Fortier moves out of range.
Fortier jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Fortier throws a hook but Murhaa blocks it.
A slow jab from Murhaa misses its intended target.
Fortier throws the kick towards the body but Murhaa avoids it.
Murhaa wants to counter the offense by Fortier and move into the clinch position.
Murhaa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murhaa. Fortier does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fortier ducks under a wild hook from Murhaa.
It appears Fortier was looking to counter with a kick there.
Fortier misses with an attempted mid kick.
Murhaa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That kick from Fortier tenderised Murhaa's leg. Murhaa is trying to keep his angry face on.
Murhaa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fortier wants to slow Murhaa down by chopping away at his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fortier uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murhaa.
Fortier on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Murhaa throws an off balance right hand
and Fortier counters with a good low kick that Murhaa was not able to check.
Murhaa takes the fight into the clinch.
Murhaa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murhaa digs a right hand into Fortier's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fortier's gas tank.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A short right from Murhaa.
Fortier lands a body shot in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murhaa can't find room to land a body shot as Fortier controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murhaa.
Fortier misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fortier lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Murhaa.
Fortier misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fortier lands with a light punch inside.
Fortier lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fortier misses with a punch on the inside.
Murhaa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murhaa has a couple of punches blocked by Fortier.
Murhaa misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Murhaa.
Fortier lands with a left to the head.
Murhaa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murhaa misses with some punches.
Murhaa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from Murhaa.
Fortier misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murhaa.
Murhaa tries a body shot but Fortier blocks it.
Murhaa lands a body punch in the clinch.
Murhaa lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fortier blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murhaa throws a punch but it's blocked by Fortier.
Fortier is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Murhaa is defending well.
Mike Murhaa seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Murhaa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murhaa pushes Fortier back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fortier is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Fortier fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murhaa throws a punch but it's blocked by Fortier.
Fortier tries a body shot but Murhaa blocks it.
Murhaa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fortier struggles to land a body shot inside as Murhaa controls his hands.
Fortier blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murhaa misses with a body punch.
Fortier blocking some punches.
Fortier drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Murhaa gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Murhaa scores with a shot to the side of Fortier's head.
Murhaa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murhaa lands with a right to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fortier.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Murhaa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Fortier misses with a shot to the body
and Murhaa counters by moving into the clinch.
Murhaa throws a head punch that misses.
Fortier tries for a takedown but Murhaa manages to get underhooks.
Fortier tries to work over Murhaa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fortier blocking some punches.
Fortier lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fortier doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fortier is looking for a takedown.
Murhaa struggles to land a body shot inside as Fortier controls his hands.
Fortier goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murhaa misses with the head strike.
Murhaa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fortier looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hercules Fortier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fortier swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fortier tries a body shot but Murhaa blocks it.
Murhaa has a couple of punches blocked by Fortier.
Murhaa lands a right hand.
Fortier blocks an uppercut.
Murhaa throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fortier has a couple of punches blocked by Murhaa.
Murhaa prevents a body shot from Fortier.
Nice body punch from Murhaa.
Fortier blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murhaa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fortier backwards.
Murhaa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murhaa pushes Fortier back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Murhaa blocking some punches.
Fortier lands a left hand.
Fortier working aggressively here.
Murhaa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fortier misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fortier digs a right hand into Murhaa's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Murhaa's gas tank.
Murhaa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good body shot from Murhaa.
A right handed body shot lands from Fortier.
Murhaa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fortier.
Murhaa lands a nice shot to the body.
Hercules Fortier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murhaa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hercules Fortier's cut is getting worse.
Murhaa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fortier backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murhaa can't find room to land a body shot as Fortier controls the action.
Murhaa lands with a left to the head.
Fortier is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Murhaa gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Fortier prevents a body shot from Murhaa.
Fortier is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Murhaa is keeping busy.
Murhaa stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Murhaa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fortier blocking some punches.
Fortier tries to throw a body punch but Murhaa avoids it by throwing Fortier back against the cage.
Fortier struggles to land a body shot inside as Murhaa controls his hands.
Fortier trying to control the position but instead, Murhaa has worked for underhooks and has pushed Fortier into the cage.
Fortier blocks an uppercut.
Murhaa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fortier goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murhaa lands a body punch in the clinch.
Murhaa tries to work over Fortier's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murhaa misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Murhaa.
A right hand to the body from Murhaa.
Nice body punch from Murhaa - that landed with a thud.
A right hook to the body lands for Murhaa.
Murhaa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Murhaa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murhaa lands a shot to the body.
Murhaa swings wildly with an uppercut but Fortier uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murhaa struggles to land a body shot inside as Fortier controls his hands.
Fortier tries to throw a body punch but Murhaa avoids it by throwing Fortier back against the cage.
Murhaa gets through Fortier's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hercules Fortier's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Murhaa has a couple of punches blocked by Fortier.
Fortier tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murhaa's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fortier tries to break the clinch but Murhaa is controlling the position.
A right hook to the body lands for Murhaa.
Fortier has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Murhaa after a bit of a struggle.
Murhaa scores with a nice hook to the head.
Murhaa tries to throw a body punch but Fortier avoids it by throwing Murhaa back against the cage.
Fortier misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murhaa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murhaa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Murhaa can't find room to land a body shot as Fortier controls the action.
Murhaa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Murhaa tries a body shot but Fortier blocks it.
Fortier tries to throw a body punch but Murhaa avoids it by throwing Fortier back against the cage.
Murhaa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fortier misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murhaa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murhaa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Murhaa can't find room to land a body shot as Fortier controls the action.
Mike Murhaa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fortier manages to break the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Murhaa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Murhaa winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Murhaa!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Neville Southall (ranked 2425 p4p, 95 weight class) and Bob Snapp (ranked 3924 p4p, 143 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Neville Southall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bob Snapp!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick from Southall misses.
It seemed like Snapp was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Snapp looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Southall fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Snapp is out of range.
Southall ducks under a wild hook from Snapp.
Southall avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Southall tries to work over Snapp's front leg with a kick but Snapp checks it.
Southall staying out of range there.
Snapp on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Snapp takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Snapp throws a hook to the side of Southall's head but Southall sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Southall looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Snapp throws out a counter right but Southall avoids it with no problem.
Southall tries a head kick but it misses.
Snapp blocks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Snapp. Southall does a little dance to reset his feet.
Southall lands a leg kick that knocks Snapp off balance momentarily.
Southall pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Southall throws a looping overhand right but Snapp ducks down to avoid it.
Southall throws a sloppy head kick and Snapp moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Snapp misses the target.
Southall wants to slow Snapp down by chopping away at his legs.
A leg kick checked by Snapp.
Snapp misses with a straight left.
Southall throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Bob Snapp has been cut.
Snapp misses with a straight right.
Neville Southall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick lands from Southall.
Southall misses with a low kick as Snapp jumps back.
Snapp swings widly with a right hand
and Southall counters with a nice leg kick.
Snapp checks a leg kick.
Snapp looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Southall throws a sloppy head kick and Snapp moves out of range easily.
Snapp looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Southall connects with an inside leg kick.
Snapp lunges at Southall with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Southall's hand.
It looks like Neville Southall has been cut.
Snapp takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Southall throws a leg kick
and Snapp counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Good work by Snapp as he checks the leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Snapp! But no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Southall misses with a leg kick
enabling Snapp to counter with a crisp jab.
Southall misses with a low kick.
Southall lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Snapp might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Southall backs away from a small jab... but Snapp lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Southall crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Snapp with a spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Bob Snapp!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Bob Snapp made sure he mentioned Freebok (85% Laundry), along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joao Vitor Xavier (ranked 2824 p4p, 324 weight class) and Andy Bogard (ranked 2745 p4p, 313 weight class). Joao Vitor Xavier could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Andy Bogard's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joao Vitor Xavier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andy Bogard!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xavier throws a right and a left that Bogard avoids nicely.
Bogard scores with a spinning back kick!
Xavier on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Bogard has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Bogard scores with a nice body kick.
Bogard shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Bogard drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bogard jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Xavier looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Xavier is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bogard passes Xavier's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bogard is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bogard seems to be looking for submissions.
Bogard looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Bogard is trying to control. Xavier wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bogard prevents Xavier from improving his position.
Bogard is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Xavier is just riding it out for now. Bogard eventually gives up the hold.
Bogard is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Xavier is just riding it out for now. Bogard eventually gives up the hold.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bogard looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Bogard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Xavier keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bogard is thwarting Xavier's attempts to control the position.
Bogard is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Xavier is just riding it out for now. Bogard eventually gives up the hold.
Xavier is pushing off trying to get to his feet. Bogard has hold of the leg though and he's dropped back for a heel hook… has he got it?? YES! Xavier is tapping! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Andy Bogard!
Andy Bogard managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, IniTech Nutrition , into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Hughes (ranked 4646 p4p, 103 weight class) and Francisco Babyara (ranked 2228 p4p, 83 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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264 lbs
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270 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ricky Hughes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Francisco Babyara!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Babyara steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hughes.
Babyara throws out a counter right but Hughes avoids it with no problem.
Babyara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hughes manages to avoid it.
It looked like Hughes wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ricky Hughes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hughes lands a right hook to the body.
Hughes lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
It looks like Francisco Babyara has been cut.
Babyara lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hughes circles away quickly and effectively.
Babyara walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hughes misses with a head kick.
Hughes missing with a left hand there. Babyara was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hughes throws a head kick but Babyara moves out of range.
Hughes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Babyara.
Hughes misses with a wild combination.
Babyara swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughes takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Babyara misses with the combination.
Hughes looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Babyara keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
It looks like Ricky Hughes has been cut.
Babyara blocks a head kick by Hughes.
Babyara connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Hughes covering up! Babyara comes in with a big uppercut and Hughes goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Francisco Babyara!
Francisco Babyara managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Helsinki Xtreme Fightwear, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randall Couture (ranked 1689 p4p, 41 weight class) and Orgasmic Bliss (ranked 5066 p4p, 173 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Randall Couture!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Orgasmic Bliss!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bliss attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Orgasmic Bliss seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bliss fails with the takedown
and Couture counters with a nice uppercut.
Couture shoots in and gets a takedown into Bliss's guard.
Bliss has his foot on Couture's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Couture works his way back into a safe position though.
Couture is in close to Bliss's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bliss working for a triangle but Couture defends it easily.
Bliss looking for a triangle here. Couture is fighting it but it looks tight! Bliss pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Couture is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Orgasmic Bliss!
During a confident post fight interview, Orgasmic Bliss thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jaxson Wilder (ranked 795 p4p, 120 weight class) and Sascha Koniezko (ranked 922 p4p, 138 weight class). Koniezko has chosen Imperial March (L.O.D. Rage Mix) as his entrance music. Jaxson Wilder had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jaxson Wilder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sascha Koniezko!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koniezko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wilder lands with an overhand left.
Wilder closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Koniezko tries to work over Wilder's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wilder lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wilder fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Wilder.
Wilder lands with a left to the head.
Wilder tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Koniezko breaks the clinch.
Wilder lands a nice shot that snaps Koniezko's head back.
A lazy left from Koniezko finds it's target.
Wilder avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wilder scores with a jab to the jaw.
Koniezko scores with a shot to the body.
Koniezko wants to clinch but Wilder slips to the side
and Wilder counters with a stiff right hand.
Wilder seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Sascha Koniezko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wilder connects with a nice looking jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koniezko dodges the punch combination from Wilder.
Koniezko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wilder tries to counter by clinching up but Koniezko breaks away and moves out of range.
Koniezko on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jaxson Wilder is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wilder cracks Koniezko with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Koniezko scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Koniezko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wilder.
Koniezko looks to throw the jab but Wilder is out of range.
Wilder uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Koniezko.
Koniezko misses with a looping right.
Wilder swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wilder showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Koniezko.
Koniezko with a nice cross.
Koniezko misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Koniezko staying out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Wilder finds it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wilder misses with an uppercut.
Koniezko moves in looking to clinch but Wilder pushes him off.
Koniezko gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Koniezko swings wildly with an uppercut but Wilder uses good head movement to avoid it.
Koniezko struggles to land a body shot inside as Wilder controls his hands.
Koniezko fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Wilder manages to break the clinch.
Koniezko moves into the clinch.
Wilder lands with a light punch inside.
Wilder gets through Koniezko's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Koniezko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Wilder.
Wilder digs a right hand into Koniezko's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Koniezko's gas tank.
Wilder goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Koniezko working hard to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koniezko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wilder lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Koniezko.
Koniezko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wilder.
Wilder misses with a body punch.
Koniezko throws a punch but it's blocked by Wilder.
Koniezko tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wilder just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jaxson Wilder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sascha Koniezko.
Koniezko tries a body shot but Wilder blocks it.
Koniezko wants to break the clinch but can't.
Wilder scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Koniezko lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wilder backwards.
Koniezko manages to break the clinch.
Koniezko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wilder.
Koniezko tries to keep at a distance but Wilder has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wilder gets through Koniezko's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilder working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Koniezko prevents a body shot from Wilder.
Wilder works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A hook to the body from Wilder.
Koniezko takes a shot to the head.
Wilder lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wilder makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Wilder takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Koniezko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wilder's elbow.
Wilder lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wilder struggles to land a body shot inside as Koniezko controls his hands.
Wilder lands an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wilder scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Koniezko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Koniezko tries to pull guard but Wilder holds him up against the cage and eventually Koniezko drops back down to his feet.
Koniezko tries to stall but Wilder uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaxson Wilder dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Wilder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Koniezko manages to avoid it.
Wilder is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Koniezko can do to turn this around?
Koniezko tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wilder manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wilder connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wilder stuffs the takedown attempt from Koniezko. Koniezko gets slowly back to his feet.
Koniezko takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Koniezko takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wilder throws a body shot but no joy.
Wilder cracks Koniezko with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wilder changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Koniezko misses with a looping left.
Wilder is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilder drives through and clinches with Koniezko against the cage.
Wilder lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wilder lands a body shot in the clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wilder throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Koniezkos head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koniezko takes a shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilder lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Koniezko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wilder goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wilder lands a left hand that snaps the head of Koniezko backwards.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Wilder as Koniezko tries to tie him up.
Wilder digs a right hand underneath Koniezko's ribcage. Koniezko let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Koniezko stalling the fight.
Wilder lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Koniezko has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Koniezko prevents a body shot from Wilder.
Koniezko slows down the pace here.
Wilder lands a shoulder strike.
Koniezko misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wilder presses Koniezko against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilder lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Koniezko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wilder lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Koniezko backwards.
Wilder lands with a left to the head.
Jaxson Wilder has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wilder misses with a body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koniezko tries to work over Wilder's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Koniezko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jaxson Wilder is winning the standup battle so far.
Koniezko throws a left and a right that both miss
and Wilder counters with a nice body shot.
Koniezko slips a jab from Wilder.
Koniezko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wilder connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Koniezko takes one to the side of the head.
Wilder lands an overhand right.
Koniezko wants to clinch up but Wilder keeps it at a distance.
Wilder is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Wilder works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wilder lands a really nice looking cross but Koniezko seems unphased.
Koniezko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wilder manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilder misses with an uppercut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wilder.
Wilder connects with the punch.
Wilder throws a body punch but Koniezko moves out of range.
A jab from Wilder finds it's way through Koniezko's defenses.
Koniezko's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Wilder connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Koniezko scrambles back to his feet.
Koniezko takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wilder takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Koniezko misses with a two punch combination.
Wilder was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Koniezko throws a nice looking combination but Wilder bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wilder is looking to counter punch.
Koniezko scores with a sloppy right hand. Wilder should have avoided that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot to the liver by Wilder. Beautiful body shot.
Koniezko clobbers Wilder with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Koniezko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wilder seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Wilder punishes Koniezko's body with a nice straight punch.
Wilder looks to land a left hand but Koniezko moved out of range nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koniezko tries to clinch up.
Wilder connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Koniezko momentarily.
Wilder connects with a good right hand that stumbles Koniezko. Koniezko circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wilder avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wilder moves into the clinch successfully.
Wilder lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wilder misses with the head strike.
Koniezko wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Wilder struggles to land a body shot inside as Koniezko controls his hands.
Koniezko has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Wilder misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Koniezko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wilder swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wilder gets through Koniezko's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wilder working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaxson Wilder dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Wilder with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wilder showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Koniezko.
Koniezko slips under a jab.
Wilder connects with a single shot there.
Koniezko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wilder.
Koniezko throws a body punch but Wilder moves out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Koniezko!
Koniezko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wilder ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Koniezko moves away.
Koniezko misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilder thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wilder darts in and clinches Koniezko up against the cage.
A hook to the body from Wilder.
Wilder throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wilder swings wildly with an uppercut but Koniezko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wilder is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Koniezko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Koniezko fails to land.
Wilder lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Koniezko backwards.
Koniezko stalling in the clinch but Wilder improves position.
Wilder lands an uppercut.
Wilder throws a head punch that misses.
Koniezko misses with a body punch.
Wilder works on Koniezko's body with a couple of short punches.
A short body shot lands from Wilder as the two fighters clinch.
Koniezko tries to work over Wilder's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wilder lands with a left to the head.
Wilder keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Koniezko's efforts to push away.
Wilder fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wilder is working Koniezko over against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilder displaying some good clinch control by pressing Koniezko up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Wilder.
Koniezko misses with a punch to the body.
Wilder lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Koniezko working aggressively here.
Wilder scores with a hook to the body.
A shot in the inside from Wilder.
Koniezko swings wildly with an uppercut but Wilder uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wilder tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wilder lands a shot to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Wilder as Koniezko tries to tie him up.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Wilder as Koniezko tries to tie him up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Wilder.
Wilder lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wilder lands a shoulder strike.
Wilder lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wilder pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wilder has closed the distance and engaged Koniezko in a clinch.
Wilder lands a hook to the side of the head.
Koniezko trying to control the position but instead, Wilder has worked for underhooks and has pushed Koniezko into the cage.
Wilder controlling the action here for a moment.
Wilder working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wilder cracks Koniezko with a nice body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koniezko working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wilder creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Koniezko struggles to land a body shot inside as Wilder controls his hands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koniezko blocking some punches.
Wilder misses with a punch to the body.
Wilder dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Wilder scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wilder lands with a short shot to the head.
Sascha Koniezko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wilder misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wilder scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wilder lands with a light punch inside.
Koniezko misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Wilder.
Koniezko can't find room to land a body shot as Wilder controls the action.
Koniezko misses with the head strike.
Wilder scores with a shot to the side of Koniezko's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jaxson Wilder showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Wilder has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jaxson Wilder!
Jaxson Wilder decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Sascha Koniezko had this to say: 'He cheated! Check his gloves, they've got chloroform on them!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Evgeni Lomachenko (ranked 1188 p4p, 138 weight class) and Maximilian Kirby (ranked 1911 p4p, 225 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Evgeni Lomachenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Maximilian Kirby!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lomachenko tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kirby sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lomachenko somewhat.
Kirby closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lomachenko to the mat! Lomachenko manages to get full guard.
Kirby postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lomachenko is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kirby defends well.
Lomachenko avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirby throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kirby postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lomachenko is looking for a triangle but Kirby pushes his legs off easily.
Kirby throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lomachenko works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lomachenko keeping moving, preventing Kirby from controlling successfully.
Kirby with a nice head shot there.
Lomachenko wants to sweep here but Kirby controlling him for the moment.
Lomachenko might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kirby working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Lomachenko looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kirby is one step ahead there.
Lomachenko lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Kirby manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lomachenko manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lomachenko looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kirby is one step ahead there.
Kirby landing with the ground and pound.
Lomachenko looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Kirby is defending well. Lomachenko quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Kirby has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Lomachenko celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Evgeni Lomachenko!
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